October 2015
1
All employees
Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC): Decision writing training
This full-day training is open to individuals who write decisions under the Right to Information Act
2009 (Qld) and the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld). The training has been specifically designed
for the right to information environment. Participants will learn and practice new techniques to
enhance writing clarity, understanding and persuasiveness. For more information contact the OIC on
3234 7373 or to register visit the OIC website.
Christie Corporate Centre,
Brisbane
1-3
Teachers
William Glasser Institute Australia: Biennial Conference 2015: Better Choices – Better Life –
Better World
In this engaging, interactive and challenging conference, exceptional presenters from around the
world leaders with extensive knowledge in Neuropsychology will provide us a chance to probe
deeper. We will first zoom out to gain greater perspective on the history of research then zero in to
challenge our own personal beliefs regarding the solid truth behind human purpose. For more
information contact the William Glasser Institute or visit their website.
Ramada Marcoola Beach,
Sunshine Coast
6
All employees
SAP Training: SAP Getting Started
This instructor-led training will provide SAP users with the knowledge and skills to effectively
navigate the SAP Portal and SAP. This course is a pre-requisite for all other SAP courses. For more
information contact Financial Business Systems on 3034 6166 or to register visit their website on
OnePortal.
Computer Lab, Floor 12,
Education House
6
All employees
SAP Training: Business Intelligence (BI) Basics
This half-day instructor-led training will provide SAP users with the knowledge and skills to utilise BI
for enhanced reportings. This BI course will cover running and manipulating a BI report, exceptions
and conditions and sending, printing and exporting a BI report. For more information contact
Financial Business Systems on 3034 6166 or to register visit their website on OnePortal.
Computer Lab, Floor 12,
Education House
6
Teachers, school leaders,
school support staff
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: NAPLAN – Algebraic
thinking in Junior Secondary
Algebra is often viewed as an abstract component of the mathematics curriculum; however, algebraic
thinking begins as soon as students solve problems involving unknown quantities. State-wide trends
in Queensland’s NAPLAN data show that Year 7 students are having difficulty operating with
equivalence and equations. This practical workshop will address common errors and will provide
teachers with hands-on activities, strategies and digital resources to teach algebraic thinking. For
more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Maroochy Surf Club,
Maroochydore
7
Teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation –
The Arts subjects
Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements
of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques
and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving
teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in
current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to
develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Alexandra Hills Hotel, Brisbane
7
Teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation –
Manufacturing subjects
Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements
of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques
and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving
teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in
current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to
develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Brothers Leagues Club, Ipswich
7
Teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation –
Science in Practice 2015
Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements
of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques
and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving
teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in
current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to
develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Logan Diggers, Woodridge
7
Teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation –
Tourism 2015
Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements
of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques
and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving
teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in
current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to
develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Virginia Golf Club, Brisbane
7
All employees
SAP Training: SAP Reporting and enquiries
This full-day instructor-led training will provide SAP users with the knowledge and skills to make
enquiries and run reports in SAP. For more information contact Financial Business Systems on
3034 6166 or to register visit their website on OnePortal.
Computer Lab, Floor 12,
Education House
7
Master teachers, school
leaders, teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SunLANDA Data
analysis
This workshop will focus on interpreting school NAPLAN data using the online SunLANDA platform.
Participants will learn how SunLANDA features can be used to interpret NAPLAN class reports.
Participants have the opportunity to analyse their school’s 2015 class data, try out the new features
of the QCAA’s data analysis tool SunLANDA online and investigate ways of conducting a research
project using SunLANDA as a diagnostic tool. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471
or visit their website.
QCAA, Brisbane
7
Teachers, school leaders
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: Asking questions to
improve learning
This effective questioning workshop will focus on identifying the common errors in questioning and
the implications they have on learning, a simple and effective process for improving questioning that
causes students to think and a range of question types and alternatives to questions that engages
and extends student thinking. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their
website.
Rockhampton Leagues Club,
Rockhampton
8
School teachers
OneChannel Webinar: An introduction to LittleBits
LittleBits is a system of electronic modules that snap together to create circuits – ideal for prototyping
with and bringing ideas to life. In this introduction, The Cube team from the Queensland University of
Technology will demonstrate how LittleBits work and discuss some of the projects that students have
worked with using LittleBits.
OneChannel webinar
8
Teachers, beginning
teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: Developing your
beginning and establishing teacher toolkit
Effective teachers enhance student learning. They have a deep and rich toolkit of strategies and
resources they draw on daily. Beginning and establishing teachers also need to build a toolkit. This
workshop will focus on explicitly labelling research-based pedagogical strategies and routines that
can be used immediately in the classroom, so teachers walk away with the how and the why of
classroom practice. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Rockhampton Leagues Club,
Rockhampton
8
All employees
Epilepsy Queensland Workshop: Understanding Epilepsy
The topics covered in this half-day workshop include introduction to epilepsy, recognising the types
of seizures, seizure management, minimising triggers, first aid and emergency situations and
information about the resources available. For more information and to register, contact Epilepsy
Queensland on 3435 5000 or 1300 852 853 (outside Brisbane) or visit their website.
Ballina
8
All employees
Autism Queensland Workshop: Practical Strategies to support transition
This two-hour workshop will discuss common reasons why individuals with ASD find transitions
difficult. The facilitator will highlight examples and practical strategies that may be used to support
the transition team. For more information contact Autism Qld on 3273 0000 or to register visit their
website.
Gold Coast
8-9
All employees
SAP Training: SAP Purchasing
This instructor-led training will provide SAP users with the knowledge and skills to procure
Computer Lab, Floor 12,
Education House
goods and services through shopping carts, purchase orders and general purpose
expenditure vouchers (GPEV). For more information contact Financial Business Systems on
3034 6166 or to register visit their website on OnePortal.
8-9 October
& 25-26
November
School leaders, executive
leaders, public sector
employees
Queensland Education Leadership Institute (QELi): Coaching Accreditation Phase 1 to 3
This program is designed for leaders and managers who want to build their leadership skills to
manage themselves and others toward great performance. It develops a higher level of coaching
knowledge and skill, leading to an industry-recognised credential in coaching. The program includes
four workshop contact days and flexible external learning modules. For more information contact
QELI on 3007 5222 or visit their website.
Brisbane
9
Teachers
Italian Language Centre: Italian Professional Development for Teachers
The program will include a novel introduction to definite and indefinite articles; strategies to teach the
reflexive verbs in all their forms, and provide a tried and trusted unit of work to drive student
creativity. For more information contact the Italian Language Centre on 3262 5755 or visit their
website.
Italian Language Centre,
Newmarket
9
Teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation –
Science in Practice 2015
Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements
of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques
and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving
teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in
current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to
develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Virginia Golf Club, Brisbane
9
Teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation –
The Arts subjects
Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements
of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques
and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving
teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in
current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to
develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
City Golf Club, Toowoomba
9
Teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation –
Manufacturing subjects
Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements
of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques
and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving
teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in
current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to
develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Logan Diggers, Woodridge
9
All employees
SAP Training: SAP Assets
This half-day instructor-led training will provide SAP users with the knowledge and skills to
manage assets in SAP. For more information contact Financial Business Systems on 3034 6166
or to register visit their website on OnePortal.
Computer Lab, Floor 12,
Education House
9
Teachers, school leaders,
school support staff
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: NAPLAN – Algebraic
thinking in Junior Secondary
Algebra is often viewed as an abstract component of the mathematics curriculum; however, algebraic
thinking begins as soon as students solve problems involving unknown quantities. State-wide trends
in Queensland’s NAPLAN data show that Year 7 students are having difficulty operating with
equivalence and equations. This practical workshop will address common errors and will provide
teachers with hands-on activities, strategies and digital resources to teach algebraic thinking. For
more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
QCAA, Brisbane
9
Teachers, school leaders
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: Subject Achievement
Indicators (SAIs) and BonSAI 2014 – all you need to know
This three-hour workshop provides information for those new to or re-engaging with the processes
surrounding assigning and checking subject achievement indicators (SAIs) and using the
BonSAI_2014 program. The workshop will focus on the purpose of SAIs and processes involved;
how SAIs are used in OP calculation and using BonSAI_2014 to assign and check SAIs. For more
information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Maroochy Surf Club,
Maroochydore
11
Teachers
Flying Arts Alliance Workshop: PD4Arts Educators Live Workshop: Photography: Place
Matters with Judy Parrott
The focus of this Masterclass is on developing a photographic concept of Place, facilitated through
interpretation and listening to another's experience and perspectives. Participants develop a concept
and create an individual photo story of place. For more information contact Flying Arts Alliance on
3216 1322 or visit their website.
Judith Wright Centre, Brisbane
12
Teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation –
Manufacturing subjects
Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements
of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques
and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving
teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in
current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to
develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Brolga Riverside Theatre,
Maryborough
12
Teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation –
Science in Practice 2015
Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements
of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques
and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving
teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in
current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to
develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Alexandra Hills Hotel, Brisbane
12
Teachers, school leaders,
school support staff
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: NAPLAN – Teaching
subtraction in the early years
Recognising and solving subtraction problems can be challenging for young children. This practical
workshop deals with common error patterns in subtraction that have been identified in the analysis of
Queensland’s NAPLAN data. Teachers will develop a toolkit of hands-on and digital strategies,
activities and resources that can be used immediately in class to teach subtraction. For more
information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
QCAA, Brisbane
12-13
Teachers, school leaders
2015 Assessment in Schools Conference
This conference is a great opportunity to learn about educational assessment and reporting
techniques, teaching and learning strategies and the impact that quality assessment feedback has on
motivation and student learning. It will also be a great opportunity to network with your colleagues.
For more information contact the Event Coordinator on (02) 8344 1000 or visit their website.
UNSW Global, Roseberry
12-13
Right to Information and
Information Privacy
practitioners
Office of the Information Commissioner: Fast Track Negotiation Skills Training
The free course is designed for participants to learn and practice new techniques for negotiating
effectively with applicants and stakeholders in the Queensland Right to Information (RTI) and
Information Privacy (IP) context. Facilitating access to information often involves a series of rapid
negotiations with a range of internal and external stakeholders. The course has been specifically
designed for the RTI and IP environment and acknowledges that negotiations deal with highly
sensitive issues in a time critical and legally complex setting. For more information and to register
visit their website.
Christie Conference Centre,
Brisbane
13
Teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation –
The Arts subjects
Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements
of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques
and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving
teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in
current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to
develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Leagues Club, Rockhampton
13
Teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation –
Tourism 2015
Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements
of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques
and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving
teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in
current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to
develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Logan Diggers, Woodridge
13
1HR staff
OneChannel Webinar: WRIS Why do we bother with EB?
Enterprise bargaining occurs when an employer and employees negotiate terms and conditions of
employment. This information session aims to provide an overview of the bargaining process and
how enterprise agreements affect the management of DET employees. For more information and to
register visit OneChannel.
OneChannel webinar
13
Teachers, school leaders
OneChannel Webinar: C2C materials for The Arts: Prep – Year 6
C2C Technologies Manager Marcel Bruyn will provide an overview of C2C materials for
Technologies for Prep - Year 6. For more information and to register visit OneChannel.
OneChannel webinar
13
Teachers, school leaders
OneChannel Webinar: Emotions and learning
The Science of Learning is confirming the vital role emotions play in engagement and learning,
particularly during the adolescent years. This talk will provide an overview of the research that
highlights the organisational and motivational role of emotions in learning, and will consider the
development of the emotional brain, how emotions influence memory and attention, and will also look
into the impact of trauma and stress on the cognitive and socio-emotional processes of the brain. For
more information and to register visit OneChannel.
OneChannel webinar
13
Teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation –
Manufacturing subjects
Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements
of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques
and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving
teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in
current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to
develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Alexandra Hills Hotel, Brisbane
and Brolga Riverside Theatre,
Maryborough
13
All employees
Queensland Ombudsman: Complaints Management Training
This training is designed to help frontline officers and internal review officers manage complaints
more effectively. The training is a valuable combination of theory, investigative process and
administrative best practice using scenarios and case studies from investigations we’ve undertaken
for maximum benefit to participants. For more information contact Cassandra Brown, Queensland
Ombudsman on 3005 7023 or visit their website.
Brisbane
13
School leaders, teachers
Catch Up Information Webinar
Catch Up Literacy and Catch Up Numeracy are structured one-to-one interventions proven to
significantly improve the achievement of learners who struggle with literacy and numeracy.
This one-hour information session gives an overview of the Catch Up interventions and their
implementation and management in schools (or other settings). You can ask questions to help you
decide whether these interventions would be suitable for struggling students in your school. For more
information contact Tracy Riley on 0488 010880 or visit their website.
Webinar
14
Teachers, school leaders
Positive and Protective – Promoting healthy sexuality in children and young people
This course run by True Relations and Reproductive Health (formerly Family Planning Queensland)
will explore and discuss resources and strategies for promoting healthy sexual development and
personal safety skills. The information and resources presented are grounded in the latest research
and practice and will assist professionals in their work with children and young people. For more
information contact Branka Bogdan, True Relationships on 3250 0294 or visit their website.
Toowoomba
14
Teachers, school leaders
QAAE Twilight Forum: Implementing the Australian Curriculum: The Arts
This Queensland Advocates for Arts Education (QAAE) forum will include an introduction to
Curriculum to Classroom (C2C) information and resources that will be available to all schooling
sectors and include discussions about arts implementation and provide an opportunity to ask
questions in an open forum. For more information contact the QAAE or to register visit their website.
Somerville House, South Brisbane
14
Teachers, school staff
OneChannel Webinar: Young Carers – Where’s your head at?
This session presented by Julia Spotswood from Carers Queensland, will explore strategies to
identify young carers and the supports available to them, engage teachers in an active process of
understanding how a day may look for a young person caring for someone with mental illness
And provide personal stories and the positive impact of the young carer being supported by the
school and other services. For more information and to register visit OneChannel.
OneChannel webinar
14
Teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation –
Manufacturing subjects
Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements
of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques
and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving
teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in
current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to
develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Quality Hotel Sheridan Plaza,
Cairns
14
Teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation –
The Arts subjects
Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements
of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques
and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving
teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in
current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to
develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Magpies Sporting Club, Mackay
14
Teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation –
Science in Practice 2015
Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements
of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques
and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving
teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in
current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to
develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Country Comfort, Ipswich
14
Teachers, school leaders
Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) Showcase: Assessment resources
This free interactive demonstration will showcase three key assessments now available at ACER.
They are Pattern and Structure Assessment (PASA), Devereux Student Strengths Assessment
(DESSA) and Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT). For more information and contact ACER on
(03) 9277 5555 or to register visit their website.
Bayview State School, Thornlands
14
Teachers, school leaders
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: Subject Achievement
Indicators (SAIs) and BonSAI 2014 – all you need to know
This three-hour workshop provides information for those new to or re-engaging with the processes
surrounding assigning and checking subject achievement indicators (SAIs) and using the
BonSAI_2014 program. The workshop will focus on the purpose of SAIs and processes involved;
how SAIs are used in OP calculation and using BonSAI_2014 to assign and check SAIs. For more
information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Brothers Leagues Club, Cairns
14
Teachers, school leaders,
school support staff
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: NAPLAN – Algebraic
thinking in Junior Secondary
Algebra is often viewed as an abstract component of the mathematics curriculum; however, algebraic
thinking begins as soon as students solve problems involving unknown quantities. State-wide trends
in Queensland’s NAPLAN data show that Year 7 students are having difficulty operating with
equivalence and equations. This practical workshop will address common errors and will provide
teachers with hands-on activities, strategies and digital resources to teach algebraic thinking. For
more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Arundel Hills Country Club, Gold
Coast
14
School leaders, teachers
Catch Up Numeracy Training
Catch Up Numeracy is a structured one-to-one intervention proven to significantly improve the
achievement of learners who struggle with numeracy. In this two-hour session participants will learn
how to deliver the program to struggling learners. The interactive online sessions cover: background;
assessing numeracy skills and selecting appropriate numeracy activities and delivering the session
and ongoing monitoring. For more information contact Tracy Riley on 0488 010880 or visit their
website.
Webinar
14
All employees
Epilepsy Queensland Workshops: Understanding Epilepsy and Midazolam Administration
The topics covered include introduction to epilepsy, recognising the types of seizures, seizure
management, minimising triggers, first aid and emergency situations and Midazolam administration.
There will also be information about the resources available. For more information and to register,
contact Epilepsy Queensland on 3435 5000 or 1300 852 853 (outside Brisbane) or visit their website.
Gold Coast Neurology, Benowa
15
All employees
Office of the Information Commissioner: Privacy Complaint Management Webinar
Designed for agency officers who assess, manage and respond to complaints in accordance with
obligations under the IP Act, the webinar will explore some of the procedural issues associated with
privacy complaints and outline strategies and mechanisms for dealing with them to achieve positive
outcomes for both agencies and complainants.. For more information contact the Office of the
Information Commissioner on 3234 7373 or visit their website.
Webinar
15
Teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation –
The Arts subjects
Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements
of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques
and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving
teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in
current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to
develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
QCAA, Brisbane
15
Teachers, school leaders
OneChannel Webinar: C2C materials for Technologies: P to 6
C2C Technologies Manager Marcel Bruyn will provide an overview of C2C materials for
Technologies for Prep - Year 6. For more information and to register visit OneChannel.
OneChannel webinar
15
Teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation –
Manufacturing subjects
Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements
of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques
and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving
teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in
current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to
develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Quality Hotel Sheridan Plaza,
Cairns and Leagues Club,
Rockhampton
15
Teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation –
Science in Practice 2015
Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements
of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques
and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving
teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in
current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to
develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
City Golf Club, Toowoomba
15
Teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation –
Tourism 2015
Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements
of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques
and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving
teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in
current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to
develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
City Golf Club, Toowoomba
15
School leaders, teachers
Catch Up Literacy Training
Catch Up Literacy is a structured one-to-one intervention proven to significantly improve the
achievement of learners who struggle with literacy and numeracy. In this two-hour session
participants will learn how to deliver the program to struggling readers. The interactive online
sessions cover: background; assessing reading skills and selecting appropriate books and delivering
the session and ongoing monitoring. For more information contact Tracy Riley on 0488 010880 or
visit their website.
Webinar
16
All employees
Health and Community Services Workforce Council Workshop: Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence is the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one’s emotions, and to
handle interpersonal relationships wisely and empathetically. This workshop will give you simple and
practical tools to build your emotional intelligence skills. The tools will help you communicate more
effectively, enable you to be more assertive, feel more confident and build better relationships. For
more information contact HCS Workforce Council on 1800 112 585 or visit their website.
Caboolture Hub, Caboolture
16
Teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation –
The Arts subjects
Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements
of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques
and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving
teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in
current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to
develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
QCAA, Brisbane
16
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All employees
Advance Queensland Research Fellowships
The Advance Queensland Research Fellowships supports original research that will have positive
impacts on Queensland. The program will assist in attracting and keeping the best and brightest
research minds in Queensland, and will build Queensland’s capacity to conduct innovative research
and development. For more information contact Advance Queensland on 13 QGOV (13 74 68) or
visit their website.
Brisbane
16
Teachers, school leaders,
school support staff
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: NAPLAN – Algebraic
thinking in Junior Secondary
Algebra is often viewed as an abstract component of the mathematics curriculum; however, algebraic
thinking begins as soon as students solve problems involving unknown quantities. State-wide trends
in Queensland’s NAPLAN data show that Year 7 students are having difficulty operating with
equivalence and equations. This practical workshop will address common errors and will provide
teachers with hands-on activities, strategies and digital resources to teach algebraic thinking. For
more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Picnic Point, Toowoomba
16-17
Teachers
STEM to STEAM: Creative Lab 21st Century Learning for Maths, Science & Information
Technology teachers
Interested in enlivening and enriching your teaching and learning? Queensland Museum presents an
immersive professional development activity for educators; designed to put you in the role of the selfdirected learner, and encourage a cross- pollinated style of engagement with content. Workshops
include Science in Motion, Animated Creatures, Ingenious Engineers, and Collection Electronica. For
more information contact the Queensland Museum on 3840 7555 or visit their website.
Queensland Museum, South
Brisbane
16 October –
24 January
Executive leaders, public
sector employees,
teachers
Public Sector Management Program: Unit two: Managing Self and Others
This national four-unit course is a graduate certificate program, delivered over 15 months. This unit
provides insights into key individual and group behaviours, and offers skills for communicating with
and managing people and teams. For more information contact the Queensland Program Manager,
Queensland University of Technology on 3138 1856 or visit the program website.
Townsville
17-18
Teachers
ICPESS 2015: XIII International Conference on Physical Education and Sports Science
This conference will bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to
exchange and share their experiences and research results about all aspects of Physical Education
and Sports Science. For more information visit the conference website.
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai
19
Teachers, school leaders,
school support staff
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: NAPLAN – How to read
challenging texts – making thinking visible
Challenging texts and higher-order questions present difficulties to many students. This is confirmed
by the NAPLAN results. In this workshop, we will engage with challenging texts to explore the
metacognitive strategies which build student confidence and knowledge when students apply them.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Matthew Flinders Anglican
College, Buderim
19
School leaders, teachers,
public sector employees
QELi Conference: Using data to promote excellence and equity in schools
This conference is presented by the University of Manchester, Queensland University of Technology
and the Queensland Education Leadership Institute (QELi) and six partner schools. It draws on
research carried out by a network of schools and university researchers to explore how various forms
of data can be used to address the challenge of achieving excellence for all of their students. For
more information contact QELi on 3007 5222, visit their website or register here.
Caboolture Hub Conference
Room, Caboolture
19
Teachers
ACHPER Qld Primary HPE Conference: The Learners in HPE
This conference will deliver presentations, practical sessions, workshops and panels discussions
which will focus on the conference theme. Conference sessions will addresses contemporary
pedagogical practices, how assessment informs student learning, different approaches employed to
implement the Australian Curriculum, acknowledging student voice, and adopting reflective practices.
For more information contact ACHPER Qld on 3895 8383 or visit their website.
Kedron-Wavell Services Club,
Chermside
19
School leaders
Queensland Association of State School Principals (QASSP) Lift People, Lift Performance:
Emerging Leaders – Lift Performance: School Alignment
This webinar will allow participants to draw on critical leadership success factors to build a portfolio of
personal ideas and relational strategies to implement with your staff and community stakeholders. It
is intended for the whole school or for the leadership team. For more information contact QASSP on
3831 7011or to register visit their website.
Webinar
19
School leaders, teachers
Catch Up Numeracy Training
Catch Up Numeracy is a structured one-to-one intervention proven to significantly improve the
achievement of learners who struggle with numeracy. In this two-hour session participants will learn
how to deliver the program to struggling learners. The interactive online sessions cover: background;
assessing numeracy skills and selecting appropriate numeracy activities and delivering the session
and ongoing monitoring. For more information contact Tracy Riley on 0488 010880 or visit their
website.
Webinar
19
Teachers
Language Educators Professional Development
This full-day session will explore how Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) can enhance
student engagement and understanding in the context of additional language learning. For more
information contact Claire Klich, Scarborough State School or to register visit this website.
Scarborough State School,
Scarborough
19
School leaders
Queensland Association of State School Principals (QASSP) Fierce Conversations Refresher
Workshop
This one- day course is a refresher and revitaliser course for those who have previously attended a
two-day workshop. For more information contact QASSP on 3831 7011 or visit their website.
Brisbane
19
Teachers
Flying Arts Alliance Workshop: PD4Arts Educators Web TV: Printmaking 1 (Fundamentals)
with Jude Roberts
Printmaking – an historical perspective and contemporary practice frame. This interactive web
session is for Middle School teachers interested in learning more about basic studio techniques in
printmaking that can be applied in classroom settings. For more information contact Flying Arts
Alliance on 3216 1322 or visit their website.
Online webinar
19
Teachers
Flying Arts Alliance Workshop: PD4Arts Educators Web TV: Printmaking 2 (Advanced) with
Jude Roberts
This session is an interactive webcast for Secondary school teachers interested in exploring
advanced printmaking techniques with students with emphasis on one print area and project
development. For more information contact Flying Arts Alliance on 3216 1322 or visit their website.
Online webinar
19
All employees
Get Active Queensland Accreditation Program
This free training can lead to recognised accreditation in coaching, officiating and sports first aid. For
more information contact Steve Paulsen, Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and
Racing on 3338 9265 or visit their website.
Brisbane
19
All employees
Get Active Queensland Accreditation Program
This free training can lead to recognised accreditation in coaching, officiating and sports first aid. For
more information contact Steve Paulsen, Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and
Racing on 3338 9265 or visit their website.
Hervey Bay
19
All employees
Get Active Queensland Accreditation Program
This free training can lead to recognised accreditation in coaching, officiating and sports first aid. For
more information contact Steve Paulsen, Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and
Racing on 3338 9265 or visit their website.
Toowoomba
19-20
All employees
SAP Training: Business Intelligence (BI) Semi-Power User
This instructor-led training will provide SAP users with the knowledge and skills to utilise BI for
enhanced reportings. This BI course will cover Business explorer and BEx analyser, advanced
workbook creation and BEx query designer. For more information contact Financial Business
Systems on 3034 6166 or to register visit their website on OnePortal.
Computer Lab, Floor 12,
Education House
19 October –
11 December
Teachers
Japan Foundation: J-Basic Online for Teachers
The Japan Foundation provides an eight-week online course for teachers with a basic level of
Japanese who would like to build their language skills. Through this course teachers will develop a
working knowledge of Japanese grammatical structures and build their confidence and skills in using
Japanese effectively in the classroom. For more information contact the Japan Foundation or visit
their website.
Online course
19-20
October &
11-13
November
Executive leaders, public
sector employees
UQ Business School: Leadership Styles and Practice
This course examines the connections between actions, attitudes and values, and effective
management and leadership behaviours. Using contemporary knowledge and a variety of practical
tools and frameworks, this course is designed to give you the knowledge and skills to identify,
analyse and enhance leadership styles at an individual, group and organisational level.
Explore your own leadership style through a 360-degree self-assessment and develop a personal
leadership plan which aligns these frameworks and theories with practical, real world application. For
more information contact Belinda Pritchard, Associate Director – Industry Engagement on 3346 7111
or visit their website.
UQ Business School Executive
Venue, Brisbane
19-23
Executive leaders
ANZSOG Program: Towards Strategic Leadership – Developing strategic capacity in the
public sector: Module 2
The second module of this Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG) Program is
specifically designed for managers who are moving into or have recently moved into a senior
executive leadership role. Course participants will further develop their ability to think and act on a
strategic level. The learning model consists of two five-day intensive residential modules (the first
held in June) and is designed to give participants the opportunity to examine different approaches to
decision-making and leadership. For more information contact the TSL team, ANZSOG on
(03) 8344 1990 or visit their website.
Melbourne
20
School leaders, teachers
Better Together: Connecting Schools, Early Childhood Services and Communities
This focus of this full-day event is to share ideas and practical strategies around transition to school
and innovative early childhood development initiatives; exploring themes of building effective
collaborative partnerships, using the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) to inform
innovative early childhood practice and showcasing a range of approaches meeting the needs of all
children and families. For more information contact the AEDC on 3328 6707 or to register visit this
website.
Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine
Coast
20
All employees
Workforce Council: Working with complex and demanding clients
The training will assist direct service workers and helpers in their work with such complex, and at
times challenging, clients. It will initially explore a range of ways of understanding such complex
clients and the challenges they bring. Then it will look at strategies and techniques to offer a
perspective from which a meaningful and helping relationship may develop. This workshop
emphasises skills and strategies as the foundation for effective helping. For more information contact
Health and Community Services Workforce Council on 3234 0190 or to register visit their website.
The Learning Hub, Adelaide
Street, Brisbane
20
School leaders, teachers
Catch Up Literacy Training
Catch Up Literacy is a structured one-to-one intervention proven to significantly improve the
achievement of learners who struggle with literacy and numeracy. In this two-hour session
participants will learn how to deliver the program to struggling readers. The interactive online
sessions cover: background; assessing reading skills and selecting appropriate books and delivering
the session and ongoing monitoring. For more information contact Tracy Riley on 0488 010880 or
visit their website.
Webinar
20-21
Public sector employees,
executive leaders
Business Innovation & Improvement in Government (BiiG) 2015 Conference: Leadership for
change, innovation for results: a new synthesis
The conference will also pick up and extend many of the big themes explored in recent BiiG speaker
series and workshops, including collaboration, innovation, leadership and the growing impact of new
digital and data capabilities across all aspects of our work and performance. As the public service
responds to the priorities of a new Government – investment, jobs, better public services – continuing
to build the leadership, reform and delivery capabilities of the public service becomes even more
important. For more information contact Rebecca Hannan, BiiG on 0407 817 690 or visit their
website.
Brisbane Convention and
Exhibition Centre, South Bank
21
All employees
Conversations about Supporting Women in the Public Sector
This one-day conference is for everyone who is interested in supporting women in the workplace. It
will discuss government priorities, the latest research on unconscious bias and its impact in the
workplace and the Champions of Change initiative. Keynote speaker is The Honourable Shannon
Fentiman, Minister for Communities Women and Youth, Minister for Child Safety and Minister for
Multi-Cultural Affairs. For more information contact the conference organisers on 3856 3998 or visit
their website. Registrations are available here.
Pullman Hotel, Brisbane
21
Teachers, school staff
OneChannel Webinar: Young Carers – Let’s talk physical
This session presented by Julia Spotswood from Carers Queensland, will explore strategies to
identify young carers and the supports available to them, engage teachers in an active process of
understanding how a day may look for a young person caring for someone with mental illness
And provide personal stories and the positive impact of the young carer being supported by the
school and other services. For more information and to register visit OneChannel.
OneChannel webinar
21
Teachers, school leaders,
school support staff
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: NAPLAN – Part-whole
thinking in upper primary
Part-whole thinking is a proven problem-solving strategy. State-wide trends in Queensland’s
NAPLAN data show that Year 5 students are having difficulty operating with whole numbers and
identifying the parts of a problem. This practical workshop will tackle common errors and will provide
teachers with hands-on activities, strategies and digital resources to teach the part-whole concept.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
QCAA, Brisbane
21
School leaders, teachers
Catch Up Numeracy Training
Catch Up Numeracy is a structured one-to-one intervention proven to significantly improve the
achievement of learners who struggle with numeracy. In this two-hour session participants will learn
how to deliver the program to struggling learners. The interactive online sessions cover: background;
assessing numeracy skills and selecting appropriate numeracy activities and delivering the session
and ongoing monitoring. For more information contact Tracy Riley on 0488 010880 or visit their
website.
Webinar
21
All employees
Autism Queensland Workshop: Practical Strategies to support transition
This two-hour workshop will discuss common reasons why individuals with ASD find transitions
difficult. The facilitator will highlight examples and practical strategies that may be used to support
the transition team. For more information contact Autism Qld on 3273 0000 or to register visit their
website.
Autism Queensland, Sunnybank
Hills
22
Teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: NAPLAN – Higher-order
questioning: What NAPLAN Reading test data tells us
This workshop will focus on key messages from NAPLAN test data for reading, identification of
higher-order question types in the NAPLAN Reading test, teaching strategies to improve student
performance on these higher-order questions and understanding the New SunLANDA online analysis
tool. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
QCAA, Brisbane
22
Executive leaders
Business Innovation & Improvement in Government (BiiG) Workshop: New Synthesis – An
applied process of discovery
Led by Jocelyne Bourgon, President of Public Governance International (Canada), this one-day
workshop will introduce participants to the “new synthesis” framework. Ms Bourgon is a respected
public service leader who brings over 30 years of experience in policy and service leadership in
Canada and around the world. She is the former head of the Canadian federal public service, an
advisor to international bodies like the OECD and an advisor to political and public service leadership
in many countries. Nominations are being coordinated via the Innovation Champions network. For
more information contact Rebecca Hannan, BiiG on 0407 817 690 or visit their website.
Treasury Hotel, Brisbane
22
Teachers, school leaders
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: Subject Achievement
Indicators (SAIs) and BonSAI 2014 – all you need to know
This three-hour workshop provides information for those new to or re-engaging with the processes
surrounding assigning and checking subject achievement indicators (SAIs) and using the
BonSAI_2014 program. The workshop will focus on the purpose of SAIs and processes involved;
how SAIs are used in OP calculation and using BonSAI_2014 to assign and check SAIs. For more
information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Rockhampton Leagues Club,
Rockhampton
22
School leaders, teachers
Catch Up Literacy Training
Catch Up Literacy is a structured one-to-one intervention proven to significantly improve the
achievement of learners who struggle with literacy and numeracy. In this two-hour session
participants will learn how to deliver the program to struggling readers. The interactive online
sessions cover: background; assessing reading skills and selecting appropriate books and delivering
the session and ongoing monitoring. For more information contact Tracy Riley on 0488 010880 or
visit their website.
Webinar
22
All employees
Epilepsy Queensland Workshops: Understanding Epilepsy and Midazolam Administration
The topics covered include introduction to epilepsy, recognising the types of seizures, seizure
management, minimising triggers, first aid and emergency situations and Midazolam administration.
There will also be information about the resources available. For more information and to register,
contact Epilepsy Queensland on 3435 5000 or 1300 852 853 (outside Brisbane) or visit their website.
Gabba Towers, Woolloongabba
22-23
All employees
2015 Biennial Copyright Law and Practice Symposium
The Copyright Society of Australia and Australian Copyright Council symposium will look at key
themes including the copyright policy agenda in Australia, Europe and North America, copyright
industries and digital disruption and recent case law. Keynote speakers include Senator George
Brandis, Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts and Maria Martin-Prat, Head of the Copyright Unit
in the European Commission Internal Market Directorate General, the unit responsible for the
development and enforcement of copyright law and policy in Europe. For more information contact
the Copyright Society of Australia on (02) 8815 9790 or visit their website.
National Maritime Museum,
Darling Harbour
22-23
Executive leaders, public
sector employees
UQ Business School: New Leader Course
The course is designed for supervisors, managers or team leaders who are looking for essential
knowledge and skills in leadership and management. It covers key areas such as managing task and
performance, handling conflict, teams, communication, personal and leadership styles, motivation
and delegation. For more information contact Belinda Pritchard, Associate Director – Industry
Engagement, UQ Business School on 3346 7111 or visit their website.
UQ Business School Executive
Venue, Brisbane
23
Public sector employees
Queensland Parliament Seminar: Committees @ Work
This half-day seminar will provide the most up-to-date and practical information on the reform and
modernisation of Queensland’s parliamentary committee system and its impacts on public sector
officers. The structure and purpose of the new portfolio-based committees will be outlined, together
with the role of parliamentary committees. Keynote speakers include the Clerk of the Queensland
Parliament, the Deputy Clerk and senior committee office staff. For more information email
Queensland Parliament or visit their website.
Parliament House, Brisbane
23
Teachers
PrimaryConnections: Teaching Inquiry Science – Getting Started: One-Day Introduction to
Primary Connections
This course will provide you with the knowledge, skills and teaching strategies to teach primary
inquiry science successfully. For more information contact PrimaryConnections on (02) 9386 4544 or
visit their website.
Saxon’s, Brisbane
23
Teachers, school leaders
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: Spelling matters
This spelling workshop will focus on the importance of teaching spelling across all year levels, cover
the teaching of spelling in all key learning areas, show how the NAPLAN Spelling test data indicates
the need for a more strategic, whole-school focus when it comes to teaching spelling, explore the
four kinds of spelling knowledge, show that spelling is logical and learnable, and that there is a
system and provide teaching strategies to improve student performance in spelling. For more
information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
St James Parish Centre,
Toowoomba
23
Teachers, school leaders,
school support staff
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: NAPLAN – Fractional
thinking in early primary
This practical workshop will unpack the conceptual understandings required for fractional thinking,
and will explore common error patterns that have been identified in the analysis of Queensland’s
NAPLAN data. Teachers will develop a toolkit of hands-on and digital strategies, activities and
resources that can be used immediately in class to teach fractions. For more information contact the
QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
QCAA, Brisbane
23
Teachers, school leaders
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: Subject Achievement
Indicators (SAIs) and BonSAI 2014 – all you need to know
This three-hour workshop provides information for those new to or re-engaging with the processes
surrounding assigning and checking subject achievement indicators (SAIs) and using the
BonSAI_2014 program. The workshop will focus on the purpose of SAIs and processes involved;
how SAIs are used in OP calculation and using BonSAI_2014 to assign and check SAIs. For more
information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Magpies Sporting Club, Mackay
23
School leaders, teachers,
public sector employees
Queensland Education Leadership Institute (QELi): Practical Resilience Program
QELi in partnership with the Resilience Institute offer this program to provide resilience skills to
individuals and leaders to enhance wellbeing and performance. The program connects participants
with building resilience for building health, happiness and performance. There will be a mix of
academic learning, practical experience and group interaction. For more information contact QELi on
3007 5222 or visit their website.
Brisbane
24
New!!
Teachers
Queensland Art Teacher’s Association (QATA) Printmaking Workshop
This workshop, presented by Karen Hannah, will introduce gelli plates for creating monoprints. Gelli
plates are fun and encourage experimentation and development of layered surfaces. For more
information contact QATA or visit their website.
Cannon Hill Anglican College,
Cannon Hill
26
Teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation –
The Arts subjects
Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements
of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques
and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving
teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in
current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to
develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
RSL, Townsville
26
Teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation –
Manufacturing subjects
Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements
of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques
and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving
teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in
current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to
develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
QCAA, Brisbane
27
New!!
Teacher aides
OneChannel Webinar: SupportStaff_Choose It Makers Part 2
This web conference is designed to provide support to those education support staff (teacher aides)
engaged in the Digital Practice Guide (DPG). Choose It Maker 3 is an online learning tool to support
students who are developing choice making and early learning concepts. This session will identify
how you can customise options for accessing choose It maker activities, including using eye gaze
and the Choose It Maker app for the iPad or Android devices. To register visit OneChannel.
OneChannel webinar
27
New!!
School staff
OneChannel Webinar: CARA and Excursion Planner
The session will provide an overview on searching for and creating new CARA; searching or copying
existing excursion plan; creating a new excursion planner record / excursion planner wizard; links
between excursion planner and CARA; available reports and approval process. To register visit
OneChannel.
OneChannel webinar
27
New!!
Teachers
OneChannel Webinar: eBooks – Create your own
This program will explore how students can create digital multimodal texts by creating eBooks. Digital
tools which will be mentioned are web tools, iPad apps, Android apps, Windows 8 apps, Windows
software and Mac software. To register visit OneChannel.
OneChannel webinar
27
New!!
Teachers
OneChannel Webinar: STEM – SPARQ-ed
Students Performing Advanced Research Queensland (SPARQ-ed) is now into its seventh year of
operation. Established by Professor Ian Frazer as a joint effort between DET and the University of
Queensland Diamantina Institute, SPARQ-ed has provided innovative practical workshops. In this
session, participants will learn about the workshops and program SPARQ-ed offers to students and
school staff; see practical examples of how cutting edge concepts and techniques used in modern
biomedical research labs can be adapted for use in senior secondary science classrooms and share
examples of how prior laboratory experience can be adapted to classroom practice which supports
high level concepts in the senior biology and chemistry curriculum. To register visit OneChannel.
OneChannel webinar
27
New!!
Teachers, school leaders
OneChannel Webinar: Future of Teaching and Learning Forum
In partnership with Griffith University, the department will host a thought-provoking and engaging
panel discussion of educational leaders to celebrate World Teachers’ Day. The 2015 theme for
International World Teachers’ Day is Empowering teachers, building sustainable societies. This
provides us with an opportunity to discuss how teachers, school leaders and educators can best
support our colleagues, students and aspiring teachers, in an increasingly complex, multicultural and
technological society. To register visit OneChannel.
OneChannel webinar
27
Teachers, school leaders
OneChannel Webinar: C2C materials for Languages: Years 5 – 10
C2C Languages Assistant Manager David Goldsworthy will provide an overview of C2C materials for
Languages for Years 5 - 10. For more information and to register visit OneChannel.
OneChannel webinar
27
Teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation –
Manufacturing subjects
Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements
of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques
and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving
teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in
current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to
develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
City Golf Club, Toowoomba
27
Teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation –
The Arts subjects
Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements
of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques
and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving
teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in
current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to
develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Brothers Leagues Club, Cairns
27
Teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation –
Science in Practice 2015
Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements
of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques
and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving
teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in
current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to
develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
RSL, Townsville
27
Teachers
Science Teachers’ Association of Queensland (STAQ) Webinar: Beyond Science Content –
Science as a human endeavour
This is the second of four webinars and will focus on teaching beyond science content and
incorporating science as a human endeavour, science inquiry skills and science literacy into your
science lessons. It will also provide teachers with a model of how to address science as a human
endeavour in their classrooms and resources. The third webinar will be 1 March 2016. For more
information contact Gaynor Johnson on 0430 731 120 or to register visit the STAQ website.
Webinar
27-30
Executive leaders
UQ Business School: Leadership for Senior Executive Women
With the accelerating rate of change in today's business environment, it is vitally important that
women in leadership think in new ways, take diverse perspectives and lead with courage. This
course will empower you to drive change in yourself, your team and your workplace. It will allow you
to access new ideas and approaches that combine challenging content and emotional engagement
designed to facilitate insights into how women can lead in ways that are both personally satisfying
and professionally rewarding. For more information contact Belinda Pritchard, Associate Director –
Industry Engagement, UQ Business School on 3346 7111 or visit their website.
UQ Business School Executive
Venue, Brisbane
28
New!!
Teachers
OneChannel Webinar: Programming Overview for Years P-6
This web conference series aims to prepare teachers for the implementation of the programming
component of the Digital Technologies curriculum in 2016. Aimed specifically at Year P-6 teachers,
this session looks at how the Digital Technologies Curriculum and C2C resources introduce students
to pre-programming and visual programming skills. The session will discuss why programming skills
are important for today’s learners, the important difference between programming and coding, online
resources and available support. To register visit OneChannel.
OneChannel webinar
28
New!!
School leaders, school
staff
OneChannel Webinar: About Websites for Schools
This webinar is designed for participants who are building and/or maintaining a school website built
on Microsoft SharePoint 2010. This live program will provide an overview and background of
Websites for Schools and QSchools app, advice on what content your website should contain,
the DET standards and it will provide you with information regarding available premium services on
offer. To register visit OneChannel.
OneChannel webinar
28
New!!
School leaders
OneChannel Webinar: Flipped Classrooms and Blended Learning
In this session presented by Steve Francis, we’ll explore the use of technology to flip classrooms and
the many models of blended learning. The digital revolution is upon us. Blended learning models
provide the opportunity to utilise technology and more traditional approaches to increase student
engagement. Please note there is a fee for this program. To register visit OneChannel.
OneChannel webinar
28
Teachers, school staff
OneChannel Webinar: Young Carers – Caring: it’s complicated
This session presented by Julia Spotswood from Carers Queensland, will explore strategies to
identify young carers and the supports available to them, engage teachers in an active process of
understanding how a day may look for a young person caring for someone with mental illness
And provide personal stories and the positive impact of the young carer being supported by the
school and other services. For more information and to register visit OneChannel.
OneChannel webinar
28
Teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation –
The Arts subjects
Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements
of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques
and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving
teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in
current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to
develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Brothers Leagues Club, Cairns
28
Teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation –
Tourism 2015
Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements
of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques
and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving
teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in
current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to
develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
QCAA, Brisbane
28
All employees
SPELD Qld Seminar: Understanding the Development of Spelling Skills, Causes of Spelling
Difficulties and Strategies for Intervention
Practical strategies will be explored in this workshop to teach spelling in a multi-sensory way. For
more information contact SPELD Qld on 3394 2566 or visit their website.
Queen Alexandra Home,
Coorparoo
29
New!!
Principals, deputy
principals
The Annual Performance Review (APR) process for Principals and Deputy Principals
This session will provide an overview and detail a step-by-step guide for principals and deputy
principals to complete their Annual Performance Development Plan (APDP). The APDP is the
development plan that forms the basis of the Annual Performance Review using the process
introduced from the start of Term 3, 2015. This process aligns to the Australian Professional
Standard for Principals and the Leadership Profiles as produced by AITSL. This 45 minute session is
available on OneChannel.
IConnect session
29
New!!
Teachers, school leaders
OneChannel Webinar: C2C materials for The Arts: Years 7-10
In this session C2C Arts Managers Mahoney Archer and Andrew Reid will provide an overview of
C2C materials for the Arts for 7-10. To register visit OneChannel.
OneChannel webinar
29
New!!
Teacher aides
OneChannel Webinar: SupportStaff_Windows 8 Inclusive Settings Part 3
This web conference is designed to provide support to those education support staff (teacher aides)
engaged in the Digital Practice Guide (DPG). Windows 8 is becoming more and more common on
state school computers and tablets. It has significant benefits for students with specific access
needs, as well as promoting an inclusive learning environment. This session will explore the inclusive
and special access tools available in Windows 8 to support student engagement with the curriculum.
To register visit OneChannel.
OneChannel webinar
29
Teachers
Oral History Queensland: Presenting the interview
This two-hour workshop covers what happens to the oral history interview once the microphone is
turned off, and the individual or identity leaves the chair and walks away from the table? Join the
conversation about oral history storytelling, the artefact, and the treatments often applied to them.
For more information contact Oral History Queensland or to register visit the State Library of
Queensland website.
State Library Queensland
Auditorium, South Brisbane
29
1HR staff
OneChannel Webinar: WRIS How MOA’s help IPS decision making
This webinar will cover: who is the employer / legal entity; what is the head of power relationship
between the various Acts and other industrial instruments; how do these considerations impact upon
decision-making in IPS schools; what matters are covered in the MOA for IPS and what assistance is
available to help schools navigate these complexities. For more information and to register visit
OneChannel.
OneChannel webinar
29
Teachers, school leaders
OneChannel Webinar: C2C materials for The Arts: Years 7 – 10
C2C Arts Managers Mahoney Archer and Andrew Reid will provide an overview of C2C materials for
the Arts for Years 7–10. For more information and to register visit OneChannel.
OneChannel webinar
29
Teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation –
Manufacturing subjects
Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements
of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques
and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving
teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in
current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to
develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Virginia Golf Club, Brisbane
29
Teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation –
The Arts subjects
Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements
of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques
and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving
teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in
current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to
develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Logan Diggers, Woodridge
29
Teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation –
Science in Practice 2015
Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements
of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques
and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving
teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in
current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to
develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Brothers Leagues Club, Cairns
29
Teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation –
Tourism 2015
Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements
of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques
and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving
teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in
current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to
develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Brothers Leagues Club, Cairns
29
Teachers, school leaders
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: Asking questions to
improve learning
This effective questioning workshop will focus on identifying the common errors in questioning and
the implications they have on learning, a simple and effective process for improving questioning that
causes students to think and a range of question types and alternatives to questions that engages
and extends student thinking. For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their
website.
QCAA, Brisbane
29
All employees
Queensland Ombudsman: Your Ethical Compass
This half-day training program is designed to improve ethical standards in the public service and was
developed in response to the demand for ethics training as a result of the State government's
integrity and accountability reforms. The aim of the course is to understand the guiding principles of
good and ethical decision-making, identify ethical hotspots within a decision-making framework,
apply these principles to real scenarios and make better decisions and protect yourself and your
agency. For more information contact Cassandra Brown, Queensland Ombudsman on 3005 7023 or
visit their website.
Brisbane
29
Teachers
Flying Arts Alliance Workshop: PD4Arts Educators Web TV: New Media in the Arts
What is new media and who are leaders in the field? This interactive web session is for secondary
teachers who are interested in engaging students with current approaches to New Media and Art. For
more information contact Flying Arts Alliance on 3216 1322 or visit their website.
Online webinar
29
Teachers, school leaders
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: Subject Achievement
Indicators (SAIs) and BonSAI 2014 – all you need to know
This three-hour workshop provides information for those new to or re-engaging with the processes
surrounding assigning and checking subject achievement indicators (SAIs) and using the
BonSAI_2014 program. The workshop will focus on the purpose of SAIs and processes involved;
how SAIs are used in OP calculation and using BonSAI_2014 to assign and check SAIs. For more
information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Burnett Riverside Motel,
Bundaberg
29
Teachers, school leaders
Peer Support Implementation Training: Primary Implementation Workshop
This workshop investigates a whole-school approach to developing and maintaining a positive school
culture and the Peer Support Program. For more information contact the Peer Support Foundation on
02 9905 3499 or visit their website.
Brisbane
29
Teachers, school leaders
Peer Support Implementation Training: Secondary Implementation Workshop
This workshop investigates a whole-school approach to developing and maintaining a positive school
culture and the Peer Support Program. For more information contact the Peer Support Foundation on
02 9905 3499 or visit their website.
Brisbane
30
Teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation –
Manufacturing subjects
Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements
of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques
and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving
teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in
current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to
develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Magpies Sporting Club, Mackay
30
Teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation –
Science in Practice 2015
Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements
of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques
and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving
teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in
current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to
develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Magpies Sporting Club, Mackay
30
Teachers
Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Workshop: SAS implementation –
Tourism 2015
Participants have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the of the requirements
of syllabus, including the content, course organisation, core and elective, assessment techniques
and exit folio requirements; examine the standards of the syllabus as a reference for improving
teaching, learning and assessment; develop a study plan and examine the changes necessary in
current courses of study using the online study plan builder and network with other teachers to
develop and sustain collegial relationships and professional networks to share ideas and practices.
For more information contact the QCAA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Magpies Sporting Club, Mackay
30
Teachers
QLD Health, Physical Education, Physical Activity, Outdoor Education and Sports
Conference: Energise
This conference brings together an exciting array of leading professionals. The interactive workshops
are designed to include cutting edge strategies and practice to build your knowledge and energise
your teaching to engage and enrich student learning. For more information contact the conference
organiser or visit their website.
RACV Royal Pines Resort,
Gold Coast
30
Executive leaders
Public Sector Commission (PSC) Thought Leader Seminar: Leading in changing authorising
environments
This seminar will be presented by Paul ‘t Hart, Australia and New Zealand School of Government
(ANZSOG). For more information contact the PSC on 3003 2800 or to register visit their website.
53 Albert Street, Brisbane
30
Executive leaders
Public Sector Commission (PSC) CEO Roundtable: Leading in changing authorising
environments
This roundtable will be presented by Paul ‘t Hart, Australia and New Zealand School of Government
(ANZSOG). For more information contact the PSC on 3003 2800 or to register visit their website.
53 Albert Street, Brisbane
30
Executive leaders
Public Sector Commission (PSC) Executive Dialogue: Leading in changing authorising
environments
This free afternoon event will be presented by Paul ‘t Hart, Australia and New Zealand School of
Government (ANZSOG). For more information contact the PSC on 3003 2800 or to register visit their
website.
53 Albert Street, Brisbane
30
Teachers
MultiLit – PreLit Workshop
Prep PreLit is evidence-based and best practice, designed to complement a play-based learning
environment and can be taught to a whole class, small groups, or individually. The program
comprises 108 short, prescriptive lessons within which skills and concepts are taught explicitly and
systematically in a hierarchical sequence. There are two main components: phonological awareness
and oral language development through story book reading. MultiLit is a research initiative of
Macquarie University. For more information contact MultiLit on (02) 9888 3818 or visit their website.
Brisbane
31
Teachers
Oral History Queensland: Advanced Workshop
This workshop will focus on oral history projects for people who have already done the initial 'how to
do oral histories' workshop and know the basics of interviewing. This is a practical ‘hands on’
workshop. For more information contact Suzanne Mulligan at Oral History Queensland on 3376 1865
or visit their website.
Creative Industries Precinct,
Queensland University of
Technology, Kelvin Grove
31
Teachers
Italian Language Centre: Italian Professional Development for Teachers
The program will include a novel introduction to definite and indefinite articles; strategies to teach the
reflexive verbs in all their forms, and provide a tried and trusted unit of work to drive student
creativity. For more information contact the Italian Language Centre on 3262 5755 or visit their
website.
Talara Primary College,
Currimundi
31
Teachers
SEAQ Workshop: Developing Conceptual Understandings in the Australian Curriculum:
Civics and Citizenship
This Social Educators’ Association of Queensland (SEAQ) workshop will present information about
teaching strategies that develop understandings of the concepts underlying the forthcoming
Australian Curriculum: Civics and Citizenship. There will be a focus on concepts appropriate to all
Year levels (e.g. democracy, justice), and an opportunity for teachers in Year level or Band groups to
apply the strategies to their own level. For more information contact SEAQ on 0410 859 728 or visit
their website.
CQU Campus, Ann Street,
Brisbane
31
Teachers
Swimming Queensland Teacher Workshop
This free workshop will advance participants’ knowledge in competitive swimming. The practical
session will include developing the swimming technique of novice swimmers, swimming strokes and
corrections and skill acquisition needed to transition into competition. For more information contact
Karla Dillon, Swimming Queensland on 3390 2011or to register visit their website.
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Updated 27 October 2015